Performance
Opportunities
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If you are a professional or emerging LGBTQ+ performer, consider applying to perform at a CapitalPride Washington, DC 2026 event.
Our stages are calling all dazzling LGBTQ+ performers! The spotlight is yours, and applications are now open. Click the Application Form button below to jump on this opportunity to shine and show the world your talent! Hurry, applications will close February 28, 2026.
Capital Pride 2026 Celebration
June 12-21, 2026
Washington, DC is home to the 51st Capital Pride Celebration. The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) will feature a vibrant and innovative slate of programming and cultural events to inspire, connect, and empower the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting the diversity and inclusivity of the U.S. capital city and everything it has to offer.
**Due to the large amount of interest, please refrain from contacting the Capital Pride team regarding the status of your application.**
Some of Our Performance Opportunities
Capital Pride Honors – Date TBD
Capital Pride Friday Night Main Party – Date TBD
Capital Pride Saturday Night Main Party – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Capital Pride 17th Street Block Party – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Capital Pride Festival + Concert – Sunday, June 21, 2026
The Capital Pride Alliance, through its stewardship of diverse programming and events, specifically year-round LGBTQ+ Pride festivities centered in Washington, DC and the National Capital Region, serves to celebrate, educate, support, and inspire our multi-faceted communities in order to grow and preserve our history and protect our rights for current and future generations. Learn More